Principal Removed After Kids Went Weeks Without Showing Up To School And Still Graduated

A school district removed a principal Monday after the majority of its graduating students missed over six weeks of school and still graduated.

Antwan Wilson, chancellor of D.C.’s public schools, removed Yetunde Reeves as principal of Ballou Senior High School, reported The Washington Post. Wilson made the decision less than a week following an endorsement of Reeves.

Wilson said that Reeves had taken on “another function in the district,” according to a Monday news release obtained by WaPo.

“We take this issue very seriously, and we know that policies must be explained clearly and implemented with fidelity,” said Wilson. “This investigation will restore integrity to the process by providing students, parents and the broader community with answers.”

The chancellor’s statement conflicts with remarks he made less than a week earlier.

“I personally believe Principal Reeves should be renewed based on my visits with the school,” said Wilson Wednesday.

The school district anticipates that the investigation into Ballou will take a maximum of 45 days.

The Daily Caller News Foundation reached out to Reeves for comment, but received none in time for press.

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